How Do You Fix A Clothes Dryer That Dries Slowly?
Does your dryer take forever to dry? While the problem could be something simple, like a kink in the vent hose, or complex, like a broken heating element, a more likely cause is excessive lint. When lint collects in your machine, it reduces air flow, slowing drying time significantly. And lint on electrical parts can shorten their lives or cause a fire. The solution? A good vacuuming. Cleaning the ductwork Step 1 Pull the dryer out from the wall and unplug it. Step 2 Disconnect the clamps that hold the vent hose to the dryer and the vent duct, using adjustable pliers or a screwdriver. Step 3 Take the hose outdoors where you can stretch it out and clean it. Step 4 Loosen the lint inside the hose, using a plumber’s snake with a heavy rag tied around the end. Push the snake and rag back and forth through the hose. Step 5 Vacuum up the loose lint, using a vacuum and attachments. Then, if lint still appears to be stuck to the hose, repeat the process. Step 6 Clean the ductwork that runs to
